Expertise:
Mr. Lacy's expertise includes tissue engineering, biomaterials, biocompatibility, biomechanics, in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo model development and testing, material characterization and project management.
Major Product/SVS:
Synthetic Biosurgical Medical Devices
Hobbies/Sports:
Hiking, Weightlifting, Spending Time with his Family and Friends
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama, Birmingham (1996); Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (1993)
Industry:
Medical Research and Development
Work History:
Principal Research Scientist, Johnson & Johnson (2007-2010); Director of Research and Development, Preclinical Studies, Disc Dynamics (2005-2007); Senior Scientist, Disc Dynamics (2003-2005); Business Development Manager, Orthobiotics, Spine Marketing, Aesculap (2002-2003); Scientist II, Encelle Inc. (2000-2002); Project Engineer in Preclinical Studies, Encelle Inc. (1999-2000); Lead Research Engineer, Tissue Biomechanics, University of Pittsburgh (1999-1999); Senior Research Assistant, LifeCell Corporation (1997-1999)
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, perseverance and ability to learn from his mistakes.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his interest in engineering and desire to become a physician.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Lacy does public speaking at various conferences on biomaterials topics and has published articles in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting Research and Pre-Clinical Trials, Working on In Vitro, Ex Vivo and In Vivo Studies
Education Certifications:
People Leadership Development Program, Ethicon (2008); Assertiveness Training for New or Prospective Managers (2005); Supervision I: Fundamentals of Leadership (2005)
Awards/Honors:
Standards of Leadership Award, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (2008); Cambridge Who's Who (2008-2009);